PROP UNIT CHMCL

The contract solicitation for PROP UNIT CHMCL, identified by NSN 6850-01-518-9784, is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 325110 issued by the DLA Aviation, Commodities Division, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026. It requires the procurement of two units of a commercial off-the-shelf chemical product, each containing 10.0 milliliters, designated as a critical application item originally manufactured by Aqua-Chem Inc. with part number 538D7595(SE). The item must be delivered FOB destination to V03369 USS Dwight D Eisenhower CVN 69 within 20 days of award, and shipping must occur via traceable means excluding parcel post. All supplies must be delivered in the original manufacturer’s unit packaging; repackaging is strictly prohibited. The product is subject to stringent hazardous material controls mandating full compliance with the Hazardous Communication Standard, requiring approved Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and OSHA-compliant hazard warning labels to be reviewed and approved by technical personnel prior to contract award, with copies submitted to the DLA Aviation HMIRS office. Mercury and mercury compounds are banned from direct contact with the product unless part of permitted exceptions such as functional batteries, sensors, or NAVSEA-specified reagents, and portable mercury-containing instruments must meet shock-proof and secondary containment standards per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging and marking must adhere to RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements, MIL-STD-129, and specific preservation codes including HM preservation method with ZZ-coded materials. Bare item marking per RQ017 and removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies per RQ011 are required. Quality control demands sampling in accordance with MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 using zero-based inspection and applies verification levels VII, IV, and II corresponding to AQLs of 0.1, 1.0, and 4.0 for critical, major, and minor defects respectively, with acceptance requiring zero non-conformances unless otherwise specified. The contract incorporates numerous clauses including NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, compliance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, anti-trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, and whistleblower rights protection. Electronic invo